Ahmedabad University Hosts R&D Conclave 2026 on February 9, 2026, in Collaboration with CTIER.
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Ahmedabad University Hosts R&D Conclave 2026 on February 9, 2026, in Collaboration with CTIER.

Ranjita KumariUpdated on 16 Feb 2026, 02:14 PM IST

R&D is central to how India builds technological capability, strengthens manufacturing, and positions itself in global markets. As research and development (R&D) evolve, their centre of gravity is shifting towards areas that directly shape industrial competitiveness, such as advances in semiconductors, advanced materials, digital and AI-enabled manufacturing, and sustainability-led innovation, which are no longer peripheral to manufacturing. These advancements are redefining industrial innovation and shaping the future.

Ahmedabad University Hosts R&D Conclave 2026 on February 9, 2026, in Collaboration with CTIER.
Ahmedabad University Hosts R&D Conclave 2026 on February 9, 2026, in Collaboration with CTIER.

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Ahmedabad University collaborated with the Centre for Technology, Innovation and Economic Research (CTIER) and hosted the R&D Conclave 2026 on the Changing Nature of Innovation. At Ahmedabad University, the R&D Conclave brought together perspectives from national research and funding institutions, government, industry, and academia, including participation from the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Centre for Sustainable Energy and Mobility (C-SEM) and industry leaders from Tata Chemicals, Pidilite Industries Limited, and NXP Semiconductors.

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R&D Conclave 2026 discussions highlighted how India’s innovation agenda must increasingly focus on building capabilities in semiconductors and electronics, advanced materials, clean energy and mobility, and digital manufacturing, alongside strengthening R&D cultures within firms and developing multidisciplinary talent. Participants emphasised that translating research into industrial impact will require closer alignment between national research priorities, manufacturing strategy, and global value chains. The conversations underscored the importance of sustained, interdisciplinary engagement between academia, industry, and policymakers in shaping India’s next phase of innovation-led manufacturing growth.

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Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit university in Gujarat, India, set up in 2009 by the Ahmedabad Education Society.

It comprises three schools and five centres with opportunities for interdisciplinary scholarship.

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For B.Tech , candidates have to appear and qualify the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) /Gujarat Common Entrance Test ( GUJCET ).

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Since you want admission is SEAS ahmedabad university, you have to clear gujcet to get admission that college.

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Eligibility for BCom is passed 10+2 from a recognized board, candidates belonging to both science stream/commerce stream are.eligible to apply for this course. Admission is done based on the entrance test UGAT, final selection is done on UGAT score followed by counselling by the university.

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